2015 ATP WTF RR: Nishikori (8) vs. Federer (3)

[Meles]

Another head to head dream at the WTF:
45/2014 RR B ATP World Tour Finals Hard Roger Federer Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-2
24/2014 SF Halle Grass Roger Federer Kei Nishikori 6-3 7-6(4)
12/2014 QF Miami Masters Hard Kei Nishikori Roger Federer 3-6 7-5 6-4
18/2013 R16 Madrid Masters Clay Kei Nishikori Roger Federer 6-4 1-6 6-2
44/2011 F Basel Hard Roger Federer Kei Nishikori 6-1 6-3

Fed leads 3-2, but it can be argued they've both not met in top form. Nishikori woke up at the end of Berdych match and looked like a player capable of winning a major. Will he pull it together to battle in form Fed?

Changer in the box this week.

Fedberg plotting Nole's demise as this looks like a rough week otherwise, especially with Rafa on course to win his group.

 

[zep]

I think this will be a knockout match. I am expecting Djokovic to win both his matches. So he ends up with 3 wins, winner of Federer vs Nishikori with 2 wins, the loser with 1 win and Berdych 0.

 

[Krish872007]

I think Federer wins in 2. It's possible that the outcome of the Djokovic match tonight may play a role in this.

 

[Chanwan]

fed's got a 2-0 lead on indoor hard and is returning well enough to break Nishi at least once per set. Fed for the win. Don't mind Rafa in a semi, but Murray is the safer pick.

 

[malbaker86]

Fed in 2

 

[mistik]

Nishikori will give him an ugly lesson Fed probably will never forget.

 

[Krish872007]

Nishikori will give him an ugly lesson Fed probably will never forget.

Lol

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Will wait for the outcome of the Djokorer match, but I hope Kei wins and qualifies for the semi. I think he has a decent shot.

 

[tennisaddict]

Nishikori will give him an ugly lesson Fed probably will never forget.

 

[tennis_pro]

Federer in straight sets, especially if he loses to Djokovic today.

 

[D.Nalby12]

Fed in two.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Nishikori will give him an ugly lesson Fed probably will never forget.

LOL. What exactly has Kei done all year? He's won a couple of piddly tournaments, crashed out in all the majors early and is injured 75% of the time. I think Fed will demolish him and should. Kei is one of the most over hyped dudes of all time on the circuit.

 

[3fees]

I dont agree, one moves up on the ATP circuit of 250, 500, M1k's and slams, that he is here playing in the Barclays shows he is one of the best. If Nishikori fullfills his game plan he'll win if not he'll lose.

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Netspirit]

Federer d. Harakiri in 2

 

[veroniquem]

Fed fans are getting overconfident now. Fed is always susceptible to a bad day. That's the one way age gets to you in the end.

 

[Netspirit]

The day needs to be exceptionally bad for Federer to lose to Nishikori despite all the confidence and no real pressure - especially if Djokovic vs. Berdych is played first and Nishikori is confirmed out.

 

[Enga]

It will be interesting to see which Nishikori shows up. Demotivated and injured? Or kamikaze attack style fully motivated Nishikori.

 

[Meles]

I think this will be a knockout match. I am expecting Djokovic to win both his matches. So he ends up with 3 wins, winner of Federer vs Nishikori with 2 wins, the loser with 1 win and Berdych 0.

Think again.

 

[Meles]

Nishikori will give him an ugly lesson Fed probably will never forget.

H2H taught the Berdy backers. Fedfans next?

 

[Meles]

The day needs to be exceptionally bad for Federer to lose to Nishikori despite all the confidence and no real pressure - especially if Djokovic vs. Berdych is played first and Nishikori is confirmed out.

Nishikori will want the 200 atp points from the win. Easy money so to speak.

 

[kishnabe]

Nishikori is a pain for Federer....you never know.

Federer in 2 but don't want to be trolled like Berdych.

 

[The Green Mile]

Federer in 3.

 

[Apun94]

It may be just me, but I dont think it will be a walk in the park for Rog at all. Nishikori always plays well against Rog and will be motivated to atleast make a chance for himself to reach the semis. If he can drag Rog into baseline rallies, it could get tight. Remember that Novak was way below his average from the baseline yesterday and Rog wasnt hitting it clean either. He just served better.
Having said that, I still voted for Federer in 3. Nishikori winning would be a surprise

 

[Dark Magician]

Rog should use this match as practice. Hit more with the BH and volley a lot more.

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

Roger in 3

 

[Steve0904]

I'm just happy the pressure is off for this match now. I still expect a Federer win though. Most likely 2 sets.

 

[torpantennis]

Straight sets, 6-3 6-2. Then that Bird-Choko match will be big

 

[tennisaddict]

Fed fans are getting overconfident now. Fed is always susceptible to a bad day. That's the one way age gets to you in the end.

By "always" you mean "once in a while" ?

 

[tennisaddict]

Novak supporters will pull Fed through this one.

 

[Meles]

Match on in one hour.

 

[mistik]

Big lesson big lesson waiting for Fed.He will never forget this day. 61 61 Nishikori.

 

[D.Nalby12]

Big lesson big lesson waiting for Fed.He will never forget this day. 61 61 Nishikori.

I don't even want to wait for result for doing this -

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL…

 

[mr_eko]

None of the streams are working? Anyone have one.

 

[NatF]

Bearder in 2.

Bit of a farce that coin toss

 

[double barrels]

None of the streams are working? Anyone have one.

same here, what is going on..

 

[mr_eko]

In german but working:
http://live.realstreamunited.com/st...ndon-tennis-atp-world-tour-finals-183506.html

 

[tennis_pro]

Bearder in 2.

Bit of a farce that coin toss

What happened?

 

[NatF]

What happened?

No one seemed to know if it was heads or tails.

 

[tennisaddict]

What is the initial feel ? How is Fed looking ?

 

[tennis_pro]

What is the initial feel ? How is Fed looking ?

Very sexy with that new beard of his.

 

[NatF]

Federer should hit the slice a bit more. Trading topsin with Kei is the hard way to do it.

 

[tennis_pro]

Big lesson big lesson waiting for Fed.He will never forget this day. 61 61 Nishikori.

I guess Nishikori will win 11 games in a row now, right?

 

[tennisaddict]

Very sexy with that new beard of his.

That sets up nicely for the quality of tennis. J/k. How is he playing ?

 

[Dark Magician]

What is the initial feel ? How is Fed looking ?

Decent so far. Not coming to the net today. Doing well in rallies too. Winning points by Forced or Unforced errors, less iwinners.

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Fed fans are getting overconfident now. Fed is always susceptible to a bad day. That's the one way age gets to you in the end.

Not very fond of the Fed?

 

[tennis_pro]

Federer trading groundstrokes with Nishi and it pays off. BP Fed

 

[tennisaddict]

Not very fond of the Fed?

More like "sour grapes".

 

[tennis_pro]

Slopson from Nish, breako Federero, 3-1.

 

[tennisaddict]

Vamos Fed. Wrap this match quickly and take in the London sights with the kids.

 

[tennis_pro]

That sets up nicely for the quality of tennis. J/k. How is he playing ?

Solid, doing what he has to do, no fireworks yet.